Tag: Waterloo Regional Police Service

Incident #: WA14096787
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 5, 2014
Location: PAULANDER DR, KITCHENER, ON Canada
On May 5, 2014 about 1:20am the victim, a 27 year Kitchener male, was responding to a request for pizza delivery at 40 Paulander Drive, Kitchener. Upon arrival the victim was confronted by 3 male suspects brandishing edged weapons. The suspects demanded cash and electronics which were handed over. One suspect also entered the victim’s vehicle to search for additional items. There were no injuries as a result of this robbery. The suspects are described as: 1. Male, Black, 5’10” tall, late teens/early 20s wearing baggy grey or white clothing; 2. Male, White or Hispanic, 5’10” tall, late teens, thin build; and 3. Male, White or Hispanic, 6’ tall, late teens. Anyone who has information pertaining to this robbery please contact General Investigations – Detectives at 519 650 8500 extension 6349/6355 or Crimestoppers at 1 800 222 TIPS.

Incident #: WA14103117
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 12, 2014
Location: HEIMAN ST, KITCHENER, ON Canada
On May 12, 2013 at 1:16 am police arrested a 23 year old female and a 26 year old male, both from Kitchener, in connection to an ongoing initiative into property crime reduction. Some of the offences involved attempts at entering and committing thefts from parked vehicles. Through further investigation, personal property was located which may be linked to other incidents of theft in the area. The affected area may include those neighbourhoods near Madison Ave. S, Stirling Ave. S, and Heiman St. in the city of Kitchener. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service regarding any potentially linked incidents. The accused persons are expected to be charged with numerous criminal offences.

Incident #: WA14102242
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 10, 2014
Location: OTTAWA ST S and STRASBURG RD, KITCHENER ON Canada
On May 10, 2014 at approximately 11:35pm a motor vehicle struck two light standards at the intersection of Ottawa Street South and Strasburg Road in the City of Kitchener. The occupants of the motor vehicle fled the scene before police arrival. It is unknown if any injuries were sustained by the occupants. Traffic was re-routed for several hours while the light standards were replaced. If anyone has information about this incident please contact the Waterloo Regional Police Traffic Branch at 519-653-7700 extension #8856.

Incident #: WA14101948
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 10, 2014
Location: QUEEN ST N and KING ST E, KITCHENER ON Canada
On Saturday, May 10, 2014 at approximately 5 p.m. an altercation occurred among several adult males on King Street in the downtown area of Kitchener. As result of this altercation, one male was treated for non-life threatening injuries at a local hospital. Police have received information that passers-by may have caught this altercation on their cellphone video. Police are looking for two outstanding subjects and encourage anyone with information relating to this incident to contact Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-650-8500 extension 4433 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Incident #: WA14102380
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 11, 2014
Location: MORGAN AVE, KITCHENER, ON Canada N2A 2M4
Sunday May 11th, 2014 at approximately 3:59 a.m. an explosion was heard in the area of 121 Morgan Avenue, Kitchener. Waterloo Regional Police, Emergency Medical Services and Kitchener Fire Department attended the scene to find a car fully engulfed in flames. The owner, who was in close proximity to the vehicle, was transported to hospital and treated for minor injuries. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by Kitchener Fire Department Fire Prevention officers. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the explosion is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police Detectives at 519 650 8500 ext. 4499.

Incident #: WA14102557
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 11, 2014
Location: BISHOP ST N, CAMBRIDGE, ON Canada
On Sunday May 11, 2014 at 11:15 a.m. a 46 year old Brampton woman drove her vehicle out of the parking lot at 1305 Bishop St, Cambridge, and across Bishop Street where she crashed into the storefront of Magnotta Wine Store. The woman suffered minor injuries and has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Careless Driving. Her vehicle was destroyed and the store sustained extensive damage.

Incident #: WA14101899
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 10, 2014
Location: KING ST N and HICKORY ST E, WATERLOO ON Canada
Waterloo Regional Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in a motor vehicle collision investigation. The collision, involving a motorcycle and a car, possibly a silver, older model sedan, occurred on Saturday May 10, 2014 at approximately 3:57 p.m. at the intersection of King Street North at Hickory Street East in the city of Waterloo. The sedan left the scene prior to police arrival. The motorcycle operator sustained injuries requiring treatment in hospital. Police encourage anyone with information relating to this incident to contact Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-650-8500 extension 6399 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Incident #: WA14103000
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 11, 2014
Location: MADISON AVE S and COURTLAND AVE E, KITCHENER ON Canada
On May 11, 2014 at approximately 9:05pm a motor vehicle collision occurred on Courtland Av at Madison Av in the City of Kitchener. An 18 year old Kitchener male and one passenger in a 1985 Volkswagen were travelling eastbound on Madison Av. That vehicle collided with a 2012 Toyota southbound on Courtland Av and driven by a 37 year old Kitchener male. This vehicle also had two other occupants one of who suffered minor injuries. Both occupants of the Jetta suffered minor injuries. The driver of the Volkswagen faces numerous charges as the investigation continues.

Incident #: WA14099639
Publish Date: May 9, 2014
Incident Date: May 8, 2014
Location: MAX BECKER DR, KITCHENER, ON Canada
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a break and enter that occurred at a home in the 200 block of Max Becker Drive between Friday May 2nd 2014 and Thursday May 8th 2014. Damage inside of the property is estimated to be between $5000-$10,000. Kitchen appliances including a refrigerator and stove were taken from the residence. Anyone with information is to contact Waterloo Regional Police Aervice at 519-650-8500 ext. 4499 or Crime Stoppers 1 800 222 8477.

Incident #: WA14093978
Publish Date: May 8, 2014
Incident Date: May 1, 2014
Location: BECKER ST, KITCHENER, ON Canada
Missing woman, Margaret Legrand, has been located outside of Waterloo Region and appears to be in good health. The Waterloo Regional Police Service would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter.

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Published: May 2 2014 2:48PM
The Waterloo Regional Police Service are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 53 year-old female from the area of downtown Kitchener. Margaret LEGRAND was last seen downtown on April 25th, 2014. She suffers from a number of health issues that affect her ability to fully care for herself and there is a general concern for her well-being. Anybody who sees Legrand is asked to contact the police at 519-653-7700. Legrand is a white female, 155cm in height, heavy build, brown hair, green eyes, and can often be found wearing black or purple clothing.

Incident #: WA14099388
Publish Date: May 8, 2014
Incident Date: May 7, 2014
Location: WESTMINSTER DR S, CAMBRIDGE, ON Canada
On May 7, 2014 at 9:51pm police received a report of two males breaking into a Westminster Dr. Cambridge residence. Police located one suspect who fled on foot after a brief altercation with officers. South Division officers set up a perimeter and a Police canine team was brought in. Within an hour the suspect was located in a backyard shed of a home on Argyle St. A 20 yr old Cambridge male was taken into police custody and has been charged with Break/Enter with intent, Assault Police with intent to resist, and Weapons Dangerous. The second unidentified male remains outstanding. Anyone with information is asked to contact South Division 519 650 8500 ext. 2299 or Crime Stoppers 1 800 222 8477.

Incident #: WA14099274
Publish Date: May 8, 2014
Incident Date: May 7, 2014
Location: CHURCH ST, KITCHENER, ON Canada
On May 7, 2014, as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal drugs and related drug activity, police arrested a 49 year old Kitchener male for trafficking a controlled substance. A search of the male incident to his arrest yielded approximately 1.8 grams of crystal methamphetamine and just over 3 grams of marihuana. The male was held in police custody pending the outcome of a showcause hearing on May 8, 2014. The male faces charges of trafficking and possession for the purpose of trafficking. Waterloo Regional Police are committed to working in partnership with the community to curtail illegal drugs and drug activity. Anyone noticing suspicious activity in their neighbourhood is encouraged to call police at 519 653 7700 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers 1 800 222 8477.

Incident #: WA14098981
Publish Date: May 8, 2014
Incident Date: May 7, 2014
Location: AHRENS ST W and LOUISA ST, KITCHENER ON Canada

On May 7, 2014, members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service conducting an investigation into illegal drugs and related drug activity, arrested a 44 year old Kitchener male. A search of the male incident to his arrest yielded approximately 3 grams of methamphetamine. The male was held in police custody pending the outcome of a showcause hearing on May 8, 2014 for numerous charges that include Possession of a Controlled Substance, Obstruct Police and Failing to Appear in Court. Waterloo Regional Police are committed to working in partnership with the community to curtail illegal drugs and drug activity. Anyone noticing suspicious activity in their neighbourhood is encouraged to call police at 519 653 7700 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers 1 800 222 8477.

May 08, 2014
For Immediate Release: May 8, 2014
Waterloo Region ON – As part of Police Week 2014 celebrations, the Waterloo Regional Police Service will be honouring police members and recognizing local citizens during the Annual Awards Night ceremony to be held Monday May 12.
This annual event creates an opportunity for the Service to acknowledge the valuable contributions to community safety made by citizens and police members in the past year.
The theme of for Police Week 2014 is Building Community Partnerships.
“The members of our Service remain highly dedicated to working in partnership with the citizens of our community to ensure public safety and enhance crime prevention,” said Chief Matt Torigian. “Annual Awards Night provides an opportunity to celebrate the values of our Police Service while bringing greater public awareness to excellence in policing and the extraordinary contributions made by members of the community.”
Local citizens will be acknowledged for exceptional and selfless acts and police members will be recognized for exemplary and meritorious service to policing. Police Services Board members will be among the many distinguished guests joining Chief Torigian and our Senior Officers.

Annual Awards Night will be held at Bingeman’s in Kitchener starting at 7pm.
Police Week presents an ideal opportunity to increase the community’s awareness and recognition of policing services while supporting and strengthening ties between our Service and the residents of Waterloo Region.

Incident #: WA14098183
Publish Date: May 7, 2014
Incident Date: May 6, 2014
Location: OTTAWA ST N, KITCHENER, ON Canada
On May 6, 2014, at approximately 3:42pm, Police were called to the area of 1005 Ottawa St n in Kitchener regarding a possible impaired driver. It was learned that the vehicle had been reported stolen. Police responded and arrested a 49 year old Kitchener male at the scene. The male was charged with criminal offences and traffic violations and held in custody. Police would like to thank the community for their support in reporting suspected impaired drivers and suspicious activity.